New Dimension

Key Services

• Feasibility studies.
• Pre purchase advice on sections or development.
• Concept sketches.
• Concept design.
• Visualization / 3D modeling.
• Augmented reality modeling.
• Virtual reality modeling.
• Building consent documentation / applications.
• Residential land use (resource consent)  documentation / applications.
• Urban design considerations.
• Construction support.
• A bit of a laugh along the way .
  
  Design process
  No two projects, clients or sites are the same, we believe its important to match the level of service to the requirements of the specific project, the design process can also be somewhat fluid depending on the job at hand. For this reason, the first part of the design process is an obligation free consultation.
  
  1. Consultation
  To discuss and look at your project. Again depending on the job at hand, this may be most appropriate on location to gain an appreciation of any existing features or assist in identifying any red tape that might become apparent and provide a good feel for what is required. Design advice will be offered and any questions or queries covered off.
  
  2. Quote
  Once a scope of works is identified a quote can be prepared for your viewing and approval. Generally speaking, most quotes will be fixed price with no hidden costs for my involvement. The way I see it if you're not confident enough in your ability to deliver 'the goods' enough to fix your price. It says a lot about your ability. There are no estimates or hourly rates here.
  
  3. Concept Design
  Initial layout/sketch plans will be undertaken based on prior conversations and in line with the scope of works and presented as a discussion point for further refinement, with further plans more formally drawn and other elements introduced as the process evolves until the right outcome is reached.
  
  4. Consent Documentation
  Once your design is finalised, I take it from here and get all the calculations and information I need to collate your dreams into working drawings ready for council approval. This will also give you the opportunity to take your working drawings to your chosen builder or build company for formal quoting.
  
  5. Consent Lodgement & Consent Administration
  I will act as your agent in the application and administration of the building consent, tending to any queries that might pop up during the processing of the consent. This limits your involvement with the council to simply paying the council fees. I will also assist in the administration of the consent during construction if / when required, as well as tending to any "minor variations" not requiring an amendment free of charge throughout the build.
  
  Yep a total package, super simple.

Oh hi there! I'm Mike Hansen.

The founder and director of new dimension architecture.

I am not only formally qualified in Architectural Design / Technology (NZDAT & OPDAD), but I'm also a licensed building practitioner with 15 years of experience in the industry.

I have always been interested in the construction industry, all the way back to my first day of school where I declared to my parents that I did not need to go to school as I was just going to go and be a builder like my big brother.

After not getting my way and having to undergo schooling an interest in technical drawing was soon developed and the rest is history. That passion/spark for the job is still unaltered to this day.